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It’s official, Carrie Underwood is not going on tour in 2026. The country music powerhouse confirmed the news during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with her fellow American Idol judges, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie.
When asked about each of their touring plans, Bryan shared details of his just-announced Word On The Street Tour, while Richie teased that new plans would be unveiled soon. Today he shared those details, revealing he will be hitting the road on his Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing A Song All Night Long Tour throughout the year.
Underwood, however, will keep her focus on judging the next wave of contestants on American Idol and being a mom to her two young boys.
“No,” she said confidently before gesturing to her co-stars. “I’ll go see them.”
Even though she won’t be embarking on her own headline run, fans will still have a few chances to catch the Oklahoma native live on stage. She has a few one-off headline shows as well as two festival appearances currently on the books, including the Wildlands Festival in Park, MT on August 1 and the Velocity Music Festival in Dyersville, IA on September 5.
This summer, she will also take the stage in Nashville as part of Alan Jackson’s final career show, “Last Call: One More For the Road – The Finale.”
Plus, the 24th overall season of American Idol (and the ninth on ABC) looks as though it will be keeping Underwood plenty busy. The singing competition show premieres tonight, January 26 on ABC and Stream on Hulu.
Last fall, Underwood, Richie and Bryan were all spotted filming for the season on the campus of Nashville’s Belmont University. This spotting of the judges is on par with the show’s academic theme, Idol University.
The network also unveiled that there will be a brand-new twist this year, that involves the judges, and the show’s host Ryan Seacrest making their way to Music City with the talented golden ticket-holders. American Idol’s beloved tradition of Hollywood Week will now trade California for Tennessee, an unexpected change that’s bound to bring new energy to the show.
Bryan explained to Kimmel that for eight years, he has been trying to make the show’s transition to Music City happen, however he didn’t have “enough weight” until his fellow country star, Carrie Underwood, joined the team last year.
“They didn’t scare me off, so we’re back at it,” Underwood joked about her return to the show.
Having won Idol in 2005 and built a wildly successful career since then, the “Denim & Rhinestones” singer says she’s ready to help guide the next generation of aspiring performers.
“Hopefully I have some wisdom having been in their shoes that I can impart on them and help them along in that way. But it is the Idol University this year. That’s kind of our theme.”
Fans have been getting glimpses of what’s to come for months and now, the wait is finally over because it all begins tonight on ABC.
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On Monday (Jan. 26), Morgan Wallen, Eric Church, Tim McGraw and Hardy all posted very similar teases to social media at around the same time. What’s going on? Continue reading…The Boot – Country Music News, Music Videos and Songs
On Monday (Jan. 26), Morgan Wallen, Eric Church, Tim McGraw and Hardy all posted very similar teases to social media at around the same time. What’s going on? Continue reading…Country Music News – Taste of Country
Award-winning radio host and media personality Bobby Bones officially makes his Netflix debut today with Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast, bringing his popular podcast to the streaming giant.
The debut episode features the National Radio Hall of Fame inductee’s conversation with Country Music Hall of Famer Kenny Chesney, as the two dive into Chesney’s career journey, his deep connection with fans known as No Shoes Nation, and more.
Bones also asked the East Tennessee native to rank his top five songs from his own catalog, and his picks might surprise some fans.
In a teaser clip shared by Bones, Chesney reveals that “Old Blue Chair” is his number one pick.
“It’s such a portrait of my soul. It stamped a time of my life,” the eight-time Entertainer of the Year explained.
Chesney says his number two choice is “I Go Back,” followed by “There Goes My Life” at No. 3 and “Anything But Mine” at No. 4.
His No. 5 pick proved to be more difficult. Chesney admitted that songs like “Young,” “Summertime,” and “Save It for a Rainy Day” came close, but ultimately he chose “You & Tequila” for the final spot.
Fans who tune in to the debut episode, can witness Chesney opening up about the real-life journey behind his iconic career, from early setbacks that strengthened his determination to the intense physical training that keeps him performing two-hour stadium shows night after night. He also reflects on the unexpected success of his triple-platinum Greatest Hits album, noting that fans loved the songs long before they knew the artist behind them.
Throughout the conversation, Chesney shares the lessons he learned while building one of country music’s most influential careers. He also discusses his experience performing at the Sphere, his recent New York Times No. 1 best-selling book Heart Life Music, and the deep respect he has for his tourmate and friend, Megan Moroney.
“Launching Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast on Netflix is about meeting fans where they are and letting them experience these conversations in a whole new way,” Bobby Bones shared. “Getting to kick this new era off with Kenny Chesney, who is honest, funny, and vulnerable — it’s the perfect way to bring the show and the best of country’s most creative artists to a new, massive audience.”
“Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast” is one of more than 15 of iHeartMedia’s top original podcasts to join Netflix.
This partnership marks a major step in bringing iHeartMedia’s popular podcasts to a wider audience, giving fans the chance to experience their favorite shows in a whole new way, both through sound and on-screen visuals.
“Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast” is now streaming on Netflix. The episode is also available as an audio release on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.
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Nate Smith has added some brand-new ink to his collection. In a recent Instagram video, the country star showed off a fresh tattoo inspired by his unreleased track, “Pray.”
The design features a rose on the back of his right hand, mirroring the one on his left. From there, the artwork extends up his wrist into a large cross, with a bright red sun glowing behind it. Positioned just below his eagle tattoo, the cross is topped with the word “Pray,” making for a meaningful and powerful addition to his body art.
He paired the video with an equally striking statement, reflecting on faith, struggles, and the moments where prayer is the only thing keeping him going.
“In the good times I pray… in the dark times I pray even harder. Some days I’ve got the right words, and some days all I’ve got is shaking hands and a mind that won’t slow down.
But even when the prayer sounds broken, or quiet, or doesn’t sound like a prayer at all,” Smith wrote. “He’s there. In the mess. In the silence. In the nights I don’t say a word. I don’t always know what to ask for, but I know who’s listening.”
These words reflect the message behind Smith’s unreleased track, which he confidently believes is poised to be “the biggest song of 2026.”
From what we have heard of the song so far, it’s clear that it captures the feeling of being overwhelmed and the constant pressure someone can place on themself. It paints a picture of restless nights and racing thoughts, but amid the chaos, Smith finds that his saving grace is hope and faith.
He sings, “When it feels like this world is spinning in different directions/ When the person who I wanna be doesn’t match my reflection/ When I’m wide awake in the dead of the night/ What I saw on some screen wont shut off in my mind/ When I pull to the shoulder and the sirens scream by/ My hands on the wheel my eyes opened wide/ I pray, hey, I pray/ When I don’t know the right words to say, hey, I still pray.”
The California native has been sharing the song tirelessly across social media and constantly reminding fans how much the lyrics mean to him. Although it has yet to be released, fans seem to already be falling for it just as hard as Smith has. On January 4, the posted a video thanking his followers for the incredible support that “Pray” has received so far on social media alone.
“I can’t even begin to explain how much it means to me seeing you guys support this song, ‘Pray.’ Please keep posting, keep sharing,” he begged. “We need it more than ever right now, the world is a crazy place, and i know in my heart the God of the Universe is in the room with us, in our darkest hours. Love ya’ll.”
Beginning in March, the “After Midnight” singer will bring his growing catalog to fans across the US on his Country Rock & Roll Tour 2026. With dates through June, when he wraps up with back to back nights in Nashville, Smith will be joined by special guests Josh Ross, along with Brandon Wisham and Just Jayne on select dates.
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